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2012 Subaru Forester
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near
Catonsville, MD
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Great service, wished it was less expensive.
Great service, wished it was less expensive. They could have responded to my messages quicker. They also could have told me exactly where to find my car after the service was performed.
I’m the 3rd owner of a 2012 Subaru Forester purchased at
I’m the 3rd owner of a 2012 Subaru Forester purchased at approx 175,000 miles and it still runs pretty good! It does burn oil up pretty quickly and mine has issues with reading the levels and won’t give me a warning light so i check the dip stick often. Mine did have exhaust issues and had to replace a rested out piping from the cat back, but mufflers were still good. Also the Oxygen sensor was a problem for awhile, which you can only use on brand for it to work properly. Gas mileage is decent for the size of the vehicle and its age. Only wish the front seats went back more bc my taller girlfriend who is 5’11 with long legs struggles to fit and be comfortable in the passenger seat.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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The young lady was extremely attentive and helpful.
The young lady was extremely attentive and helpful. I haven't purchased yet but I'd purchase with Crest.
Great Value, Great Car!
One of the most comfortable cars I have owned. The things I love best. the reliability of the vehicle, only regular maintenance with higher miles, The huge moon roof, and the simple design of the interior of car. This car is loaded yet has very minimal control buttons which is perfect for me rather than trying to figure out how to operate everything. Best car I have ever owned especially buying used with high miles.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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i bought a honda odyssey.
i bought a honda odyssey. this car was serviced super well, and it was right on the money, so i knew i had to buy it! couldn't be happier about my purchase!
Great SUV
Great car for snow and icy conditions. The car is solid. Engine and transmission are solid. Spacious and comfort. Mileage is decent I can get 27 mpg in highway.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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I recently purchased a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited and
I recently purchased a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited and had a great experience at this dealership. Mario was knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to answer all my questions without any pressure. Austin was professional and fair, and together they made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciate their excellent customer service and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy a car.
Safe, reliable and well renowned
This car was roomy, affordable and had great reviews from my family and friends. 4 cylinder makes it great on gas and I'm hoping like I've heard that it will last for years to come.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Friendly helpful sales guy Dylan.
Friendly helpful sales guy Dylan. No pressure. Spelled out issues ahead of time as I was buying an “as is” older vehicle. Fees were half what the big guys charge. Easy to work with! With a small deposit he held the car for a week for me seeing it was snowing and I had to drive 120 miles to get home.
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This is my third Subaru. It is a reliable car. It is fun to drive. I may not work for a large family. I never had the feeling that I can't rely of this car. It is a lot of fun to drive in the snow. It is very comfortable to drive long distance. I would recommend this car an would have my kids drive it.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Honest and friendly.
Honest and friendly. Purchased a truck for a great price and they made it so easy. Highly recommend
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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I had a relatively positive experience with Tijara Auto
I had a relatively positive experience with Tijara Auto Sales. They were cordial, responsive, and professional.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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We bought a car from them on 8/20/25 and it was a great
We bought a car from them on 8/20/25 and it was a great experience. Jossue and Tim were Great people to work with. Definitely would do it again.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited
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I just bought a toyota tacoma 4×4.
I just bought a toyota tacoma 4×4. They made the whole process easy, simple and almost effortless. Everybody was very polite and knowledgeable. They gave me a very good price for my trade. I think I have found a new place to buy cars.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Joe, Don, and Sam were all great in helping with our
Joe, Don, and Sam were all great in helping with our truck buying experience. Everything was simple and they even mailed keys back that were left behind. Would recommend to anyone.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring
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I had a great car buying experience at Village auto.
I had a great car buying experience at Village auto. Jason and the crew were awsome to work with. I would recommend them to anyone looking at buying a car. Joe
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Out of this world super duper good highly recommend
Out of this world super duper good highly recommend please visit customer service was super spectacular
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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They were very helpful! We bought a car from them a few years ago and it still runs good! This dealership is trustworthy. The only complaint I have is that it’s hard to pull in to the parking lot.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring
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We bought a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 for our grandson.
We bought a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 for our grandson. It was a pleasure working with Kelly Straight on the sale. Would I buy from Missoula Car & Truck again? Absolutely! Would I recommend buying from them? Without a doubt! By the way, my grandson loves the truck. Thank you Kelly.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Great car buying experience!
I was in the market to purchase a reliable used car for my daughter for under $5k. We had been all over town for a couple of weeks. We finally landed at Sensible Choice Saturday and immediately knew this experience was going to be different. The office was clean and welcoming. Wayne was our salesperson - he was exactly what we needed. I told him what we were looking for, he showed us what he had in his inventory and told us to take a look at which ones we were interested in. We looked at a few cars and test drove a couple of them. We found our car without feeling pressure. Wayne was incredibly helpful and gave us a positive car buying experience. I would definitely recommend Sensible Choice and specifically Wayne.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Josh was easy to work with and helpful.
Josh was easy to work with and helpful. We did have some trouble with the truck we bought but he worked with us to get it repaired.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Experience overall was very good, salesman wasn't pushy
Experience overall was very good, salesman wasn't pushy and worked very hard to negotiate a deal I was happy with. However, the dealer should update their website more frequently, as both of the cars I was interested in were sold.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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I drove up from northern VA on a Saturday to buy a 2022
I drove up from northern VA on a Saturday to buy a 2022 Mustang GT ... the dealership was very busy and appeared a little disorganized ... but my salesman Noah Selby took charge and had me in and out in record time ... the price was very fair, i got a square deal on my trade, and paperwork was ready to go ... in less than 2 hrs (which included the test drive), I flying down Route 15 in a dark purple Mustang GT headed home ... I would buy from this dealer again.
Subaru Forester prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Forester | $37,629 | 9 Good deals |
| 2025 Subaru Forester | $31,787 | 11 Good deals |
| 2023 Subaru Forester | $28,259 | 18 Good deals |
| 2022 Subaru Forester | $25,234 | 10 Good deals |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | $21,461 | 5 Good deals |
| 2019 Subaru Forester | $19,197 | 7 Good deals |
| 2017 Subaru Forester | $14,326 | 4 Good deals |
About the 2012 Subaru Forester
2.5X shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2012 Subaru Forester cost?
The 2012 Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Forester is $8,940, with pricing starting at $3,595.
What is the MPG of the 2012 Subaru Forester?
The 2012 Subaru Forester offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 23 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Subaru Forester?
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Is the 2012 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2012 Subaru Forester has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Forester owners.
Is the 2012 Subaru Forester a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Subaru Forester.
- Comfort
- 4.3
- Interior
- 4.0
- Performance
- 4.1
- Value
- 4.3
- Exterior
- 4.3
- Reliability
- 4.5
83% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort
- 4.3
- Interior
- 4.0
- Performance
- 4.1
- Value
- 4.3
- Exterior
- 4.3
- Reliability
- 4.5
2.5X (4 styles)
| Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5X PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X | 4dr Auto 2.5X |
| Inventory price | |||
| Starting at $22,095 | Starting at $20,895 | Starting at $20,595 | Starting at $21,795 |
| Combined MPG | |||
| 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Engine | |||
| 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Limited (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Limited | 4dr Auto 2.5X Limited PZEV |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $26,595 | Starting at $26,895 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 23 | 23 |
| Engine | |
| 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Premium (4 styles)
| Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X Premium PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X Premium | 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium |
| Inventory price | |||
| Starting at $24,595 | Starting at $23,595 | Starting at $23,295 | Starting at $24,295 |
| Combined MPG | |||
| 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Engine | |||
| 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Touring (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Touring | 4dr Auto 2.5X Touring PZEV |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $27,895 | Starting at $28,195 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 23 | 23 |
| Engine | |
| 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5XT Premium (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5XT Premium |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $27,095 |
| Combined MPG |
| 21 |
| Engine |
| 224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5XT Touring (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5XT Touring |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $29,895 |
| Combined MPG |
| 21 |
| Engine |
| 224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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